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The purpose of the Rapid Implementation Methodology is to reduce implementation time by:

• following the project schedule template
• importing industry specific datasets
• defining system setup in Microsoft Excel and importing it into Dynamics NAV
• importing customer data using XML (master data migration)
• simplifying the import and creation of data (master data templates)
• reducing the need for Dynamics NAV trained users during the initial implementation phase

AkiliAfrica has available six industry specific data sets for use with the Rapid Implementation Methodology. These include:

• Furniture manufacturers
• Wholesale distributors
• Machinery
• Consumer packaged goods retailers
• High tech service organisations
• Non-Governmental Organisations

Questionnaires and other tools help reduce the workload to get your system up and running fast. Click graphic for full view...

Speed your implementation and lower your costs
To help you save on time and trim the costs associated with your Dynamics NAV implementation, the Rapid Implementation Methodology provides the following tools specific to an industry:

• A project schedule to map the scope of the implementation
• Questionnaires to collect key information about the business
• Industry data files to upload industry-specific data
• Dynamics NAV implementation process tool
• Industry mapping files to help import customer specific business data

The Project Schedule
The project schedule draws on the extensive experience and best practices developed by Microsoft Certified Business Solutions Partners to help ensure that every step in the process is clearly understood before the implementation begins. It helps the customer and AkiliAfrica define the specific scope of an implementation so it will go smoothly and efficiently according to agreement.

Questionnaires
The questionnaires help AkiliAfrica structure and document a detailed discussion about an implementation. For example, the information collected helps reduce the implementation workload by streamlining the repetitive tasks any implementation requires, such as setting up country codes, currency codes, setup tables, and number series.

Industry Data Files
The Rapid Implementation Methodology also provides a comprehensive set of industry data files containing the most repetitive tables (those that contain the same information from customer to customer within an industry, such as country codes, currency codes, and inventory posting groups), which can be imported automatically. Available for each of the six verticals, the data sets are delivered as Microsoft Excel workbooks, so AkiliAfrica can easily adjust them to reduce implementation time further.

Using the industry data files, Rapid Implementation Methodology supports more predictable and stable implementation cycles, helps facilitate easier training, and can help reduce the level of customisations to ease upgrades and improve the users overall experience.

Industry Mapping Files
The toolset also provides mapping tools that use Microsoft Excel to transfer master data files to the new system. The tool maps data in Excel worksheets to specific fields in the Dynamics NAV system. While importing your master data, AkiliAfrica can also check your records for duplicate entries, replication, and other similar concerns.

Your System Your Way—Fast
The Rapid Implementation Methodology allows you to complete a phase one Dynamics NAV implementation quickly. Then, if needed, further implementation phases can build on this solid foundation to meet specific needs. Implementation phases typically cover the following:

• Phase 1 —  Implementation of basic system functionality, including processing and finance functions that help handle basic business operations such as general ledger, sales and receivables, and purchasing and payables.
• Phase 2 —  Implementation of more advanced functionality, such as manufacturing, operations, and warehouse processes.
• Phase 3 —  Implementation of more refined functionality that is highly specific to an organisation and industry.

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